The Baron at Bucknell
So Much More Than a Country Inn
Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AH
Tel: 01547 530549
Email: info@baronatbucknell.co.uk
Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Shropshire Hills are recognised as one of Britain's finest landscapes. It's not just the stunning scenery which will captivate you, but the people and places, its history and heritage, the walking and wildlife. Mike Star has kindly compiled 10 walks that all start/finish at the Baron. Details of each walk are shown below. Click on each walk to open a detailed guide showing the route marked on an OS map and detailed notes. You can also view and download the complete walking book by clicking the book cover at the bottom right hand corner of this web page.
Walking in Shropshire
Walk 1 - Bucknell Hill (1¾ miles)
A gentle walk over Bucknell Hill, giving fine views of Bucknell and the river Redlake valley
Walk 2 - Mynd-Darky Dale-Bucknell Hill (5½ miles)
A hilly walk through meadows and woods, returning by the river Redlake. Fine views of the Teme valley
Walk 3 - Bucknell Hill (4¾ miles) with optional extension to Hopton Titterhill (7½ miles)
Hilly walk, mainly woods, out by the river Redlake with good view of Bucknell
Walk 4 - Bucknell Wood - Stowe Hill - Holloway Rocks - Weston (6¾ miles)
Starts with a gentle climb through woods, then continues as an easy walk over a grassy hilltop with wonderful views of the Marches hills
Flat, easy walk across open fields
Walk 6 - Bucknell Wood - Stowe Hill (5¾ miles) with optional extension via Ragged Kingdom (8¾ miles)
Gentle climb through woods then easy walk with panoramic views
Walk 7 Stowe Hill - Caer Caradoc - Chapel Lawn (11 miles)
A hilly, varied and scenic walk, crossing two streams and taking in the hill fort of Caer Caradoc
Walk 8 - Jay - Abcott - Hopton Castle (11½ miles)
Starts flat through the water meadows of the river Clun (impassable after heavy rain), then finishes with Hopton Wood and a few short climbs
10 Fabulous Walks Starting from The Baron at Bucknell
Walk 9 - River walk to Leintwardine (4¾ miles)
Linear walk - flat, easy route along the rivers Redlake and Teme. Return by bus, or you can walk the same distance back by three possible routes
Walk 10 - Hilltop walk from Knighton to Bucknell (9½ miles)
Linear walk - starts with a steep climb out of Knighton then a hilltop walk to Bucknell. For stunning panoramic views of South Shropshire, this is the walk to do on a fine day
